Daniel Dubois v Joseph Parker: Fight date, ring walk time, fight card, profiles, last fights, how to watch & betting odds

Mark Mothershaw Published: 03 Dec 24 10:17

Daniel Dubois was preparing to put his prized IBF heavyweight world title on the line for a second time against former blue-riband division king Joseph Parker on the stacked 'Last Crescendo' card in Saudi Arabia on Saturday 22nd February 2025.

However, the bout has been cancelled two days prior to the event after Dubois was forced to withdraw due to illness.

In what was set to be a blockbuster affair between Dubois and Parker, the Kiwi will instead be challenged by Congolese fighter Martin Bakole, who was drafted in as a last-ditch replacement.

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Daniel Dubois v Joseph Parker - All You Need To Know

Daniel Dubois v Joseph Parker - Date

The hugely-anticipated world title showdown between Britain's Daniel Dubois and New Zealand's Joseph Parker was due to place on Saturday 22nd February 2025.

Daniel Dubois v Joseph Parker - Ring walks & Fight Time

Daniel Dubois v Joseph Parker was due to provide chief-support Artur Beterbiev v Dmitry Bivol 2, with the bout scheduled to get underway at around 22:00 (GMT).

Daniel Dubois v Joseph Parker - Venue

Daniel Dubois v Joseph Parker was due to take place at the 30,000 capacity Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The state-of-the-art, purpose-built venue has already housed some of boxing's biggest fights of all time including Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk 1, Artur Beterbiev v Dmitry Bivol 1 and Anthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou.

Daniel Dubois v Joseph Parker - TV channel, live streaming & how to watch

Daniel Dubois v Joseph Parker, which was featuring as part of the colossal 'Last Crescendo' bill, screened live on TNT Sports Box Office, Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.

How much will it cost to watch Daniel Dubois v Joseph Parker?

Riyadh Season's Turki Alalshikh has confirmed that the pay-per-view price for the full fight card on 22nd February 2025, which includes Daniel Dubois v Joseph Parker will cost no more than £19.99 in the United Kingdom.

Posting on social media, the Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority said: "We want the fans be happy and enjoy it. Let's get boxing great again."

Daniel Dubois v Joseph Parker - What belts are on the line?

Daniel Dubois was due to make the second defence of his IBF heavyweight world title after overcoming Anthony Joshua in destructive fashion last time out.

The British star was elevated to full champion after beating Filip Hrgovic in 2024 to become 'interim' title holder, before Oleksandr Usyk's decision to vacate the full title propelled Dubois to world champion for the first time in his career.

Daniel Dubois profile, record & last fight

Nationality:	British
Age:	27
Height:	6ft 5ins
Reach:	78ins
Total Fights:	24
Record:	22-2 (21 KOs)
Last Fight:	Won (KO) v Anthony Joshua (21/09/24)

Joseph Parker profile, record & last fight

Nationality:	New Zealand
Age:	32
Height:	6ft 4ins
Reach:	76ins
Total Fights:	38
Record:	35-3 (23 KOs)
Last Fight:	Won (MD) v Zhilei Zhang (08/03/24)

Daniel Dubois v Joseph Parker - What's been said?

Frank Warren (Queensberry Promoter):

"Artur Beterbiev v Dmitry Bivol is a great fight between the best two light-heavyweights in the world, but I love the Daniel Dubois versus Joshua Parker fight.

"Daniel's come into his own now, he's shown what he's all about and suddenly, he's hit maturity, not just physically but mentally as well.

"He's going in with a live opponent, someone who comes to fight and is on a bit of a roll. Joseph Parker has resurrected his career and I think that's going to be a great fight."